saina bidshahri

Experienced the full cycle of life when I stumbled upon today’s youth that plays in my childhood neighbourhood.
#assembly | Get a glimpse into the creative worlds of the nine Assembly members, as they introduce their practices and the 25/26 learning programme.
Meet Saina Bidshahri (@bysaina) a visual storyteller based in Dubai. Whether through photography or film, her work draws from identity, memory and culture and is grounded in learning from people whose lives differ from her own. Here, Saina also documents the Assembly’s off-site workshop exploring the streets and landmarks of Satwa, as viewed through @faizalr31’s personal experiences and family histories in the neighbourhood.
The Assembly is a yearly talent development programme that supports young artistic leadership in the UAE. This year’s cohort explores new ways of thinking about curatorial practices through mapping strategies.
Stay tuned to learn more about each Assembly member, their practice and this year’s programme!
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𝙏𝙬𝙤 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙗𝙙𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝
"Abdollah was riding his motorbike down a dust path, dressed in worn jeans and a classic black t-shirt. He had the kind of presence that made you look twice — friendly, grounded, yet undeniably cool. Something about the way he carried himself made me reach for my camera."
Saina Bidshahri (@bysaina) is a Dubai-based Iranian photographer exploring culture, storytelling, and visual anthropology. Drawn to themes of identity and the ways memory shapes who we are, she finds her deepest purpose in documentary work. Capturing human stories and the spiritual strength people carry. Her photographs preserve moments that invite viewers to pause and see themselves in new ways.
📷 X-T5 / XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR
🎞️ PROVIA
📍 Esfahan, Iran
🗓️ 5 August, 2025
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In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
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In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

In Qashqai storytelling, the horse is a loyal companion, an extension of the self, and a metaphor for freedom. They are said to sense their rider’s emotions, detect dangers on the horizon, and read the shifting weather.
Watching this interaction unfold before me felt like stepping into a cowboy’s tale, but one written on Iran’s open plains. This is a bond that has lasted through time, unbroken by any generation.
#fujifilm #fujifilm_xseries #fujifilmme

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries

Mazar is among the few Qashqai nomads living in Iran. Beyond her ability to endure and adapt to mountain life, she’s also been a talented carpet weaver since the age of seven. When asked “How do you prepare for your carpet designs?”, she answers “There is no preparation. Look outside. What do you see? The mountains, the wild trees, the walnuts, the goats, the colours. I simply lay my eyes on the world and begin weaving”.
For Mazar, weaving is more than a task—it is a translation. She honours a language passed down generations. She does not only live in nature. She listens to it, speaks through it, and becomes it. She is Mazar.
#fujifilm #fujifilmme #fujifilm_xseries
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